Introduced by Rep. Phil Phelps (D) on May 26, 2015To exempt drivers for “transportation network companies” like Uber and Lyft from having to get a chauffer’s license, and define vehicle insurance coverage requirements and limits for them. See also House Bill 4637. Official Text and Analysis.

Referred to the House Commerce and Trade Committee on May 26, 2015

Reported in the House on June 16, 2015With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Passed 74 to 36 in the House on June 17, 2015. See Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No".To exempt drivers for “transportation network companies” like Uber and Lyft from having to get a chauffer’s license, and define vehicle insurance coverage requirements and limits for them. See also House Bill 4637 and 4339.

Received in the Senate on June 18, 2015

Referred to the Senate Regulatory Reform Committee on June 18, 2015

Reported in the Senate on December 1, 2016With the recommendation that the substitute (S-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Passed 33 to 3 in the Senate on December 1, 2016. See Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No".To exempt drivers for “transportation network companies” like Uber and Lyft from having to get a chauffer’s license, and define vehicle insurance coverage requirements and limits for them, with liability limits that are higher than for taxis. See also House Bill 4637 and 4339.